Question 1

Many nonverbal behaviors are governed by cultural rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nonverbal communication can be very revealing, but it can have so many possible meanings that it's foolish to think your interpretation will always be correct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Nonverbal communication serves the functions of

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A)  repeating and substituting.
B)  complementing and accenting.
C)  regulating and contradicting.
D)  All of these choices are correct.
E)  None of these are correct.

Question 4

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 118-124: Match each nonverbal function with the description below it best describes.You will use some letters more than once.
-"Angry? No, I'm NOT angry!"

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A)  substituting
B)  contradicting
C)  regulating
D)  accenting
E)  repeating

Question 5

Since "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," physical attractiveness is not a general factor in how people are perceived.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Deception studies have found that deceivers are more likely to be found out when they don't feel very strongly about the information being hidden.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Studies of nonverbal posture behaviors have found that

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A)  we are generally unaware of posture.
B)  different facial expressions help posture interpretation.
C)  we should use unambiguous postural cues.
D)  tension and relaxation of muscles can indicate status differences.
E)  posture is not important to body image.

Question 8

Messages about status can be conveyed through clothing and use of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most communication scholars don't define American Sign Language as nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Generally, facing someone directly signals your interest in that person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the following are true about nonverbal communication across cultures, except that

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A)  distance patterns vary across cultures.
B)  patterns of eye contact vary around the world.
C)  emblems have precise and distinct meanings within cultural groups.
D)  interpretations of acceptable touch does not vary across cultures.
E)  smiles, laughter, and sour expressions are universal signals of positive or negative emotion.

Question 12

The lawyer pounded his fist on the table for emphasis.He is using a function of nonverbal communication known as

Accepted Answer

A)  regulating.
B)  accenting.
C)  substituting.
D)  complementing.
E)  contradicting.

Question 13

Edward T.Hall defines social distance as

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A)  0 to 18 inches.
B)  18 inches to 4 feet.
C)  4 feet to 12 feet.
D)  12 feet to 25 feet.
E)  25 feet and beyond.

Question 14

People who fidget with their hair or fingernails are almost always hiding something.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some people are more skillful than others at accurately decoding nonverbal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Pupil dilation can be a sign of deception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Edward T.Hall defines personal distance as

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 18 inches.
B)  18 inches to 4 feet.
C)  4 feet to 12 feet.
D)  12 feet to 25 feet.
E)  25 feet and beyond.

Question 18

A smile is one nonverbal behavior that never can be misinterpreted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research reveals that the use of manipulators is always a sign of discomfort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Students who were shown interior home photos accurately identified that the homes communicated

Accepted Answer

A)  the homeowners' politeness.
B)  the homeowners' tenseness.
C)  the homeowners' artistic interests.
D)  family orientations.
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Exam 6: Nonverbal Communication

Research reveals that the use of manipulators is always a sign of discomfort.

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Many nonverbal behaviors are governed by cultural rules.

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Nonverbal communication serves the functions of

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Most communication scholars don't define American Sign Language as nonverbal communication.

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People who fidget with their hair or fingernails are almost always hiding something.

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A smile is one nonverbal behavior that never can be misinterpreted.

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Since "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," physical attractiveness is not a general factor in how people are perceived.

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Edward T.Hall defines personal distance as

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Some people are more skillful than others at accurately decoding nonverbal behavior.

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All of the following are true about nonverbal communication across cultures, except that

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Studies of nonverbal posture behaviors have found that

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Pupil dilation can be a sign of deception.

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The lawyer pounded his fist on the table for emphasis.He is using a function of nonverbal communication known as

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Messages about status can be conveyed through clothing and use of time.

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Deception studies have found that deceivers are more likely to be found out when they don't feel very strongly about the information being hidden.

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Nonverbal communication can be very revealing, but it can have so many possible meanings that it's foolish to think your interpretation will always be correct.

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Students who were shown interior home photos accurately identified that the homes communicated

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Edward T.Hall defines social distance as

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INSTRUCTIONS for questions 118-124: Match each nonverbal function with the description below it best describes.You will use some letters more than once. -"Angry? No, I'm NOT angry!"

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Generally, facing someone directly signals your interest in that person.

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